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Karishma Tanna reveals her role in Sanjay Dutt biopic

Actress and ‘Bigg Boss 8’ finalist Karishma Tanna has been
roped in to be a part of Sanjay Dutt biopic, starring an ensemble cast of Ranbir
Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza, Vicky Kaushal, Manisha Koirala
and Paresh Rawal.

According to reports, Karishma will play one of the
real-life love interests of Sanjay Dutt. The actress has already shot for her
portion in the film over a three-day schedule. Speaking about her role,
Karishma told The Indianexpress, "I am doing a guest appearance. I am
sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, but I am not exactly playing Sanjay
Dutt's love interest, I am one of his encounters...”

“It's just a cameo but I would take my role as important as
it is a biopic on Sanjay Dutt, so whatever is important in his life is being
shown in the film," Karishma added.

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the yet-untitled biopic is a collaborative
project between both Hirani and Sanjay Dutt’s production houses. The movie will
showcase most of the aspects of Sanjay's life - from his meteoric rise to
stardom to his downfall post his Arms controversy and his come-back. However,
buzz is that it will not touch on any of the controversies, including drug
abuse and jail terms. Rather, it will focus on his family and love.

The film will have Paresh Rawal and Manisha playing the
roles of Sanjay Dutt’s parents – Sunil Dutt and Nargis, while Dia Mirza will
play his wife Maanyata. Sonam will reportedly play Madhuri Dixit, whom Sanjay
Dutt once dated, while Anushka will be seen in the role of a journalist.

The movie went on floors in January and is scheduled to
release during Christmas season this year.